Forte Begato, Genoa

Name: Forte Begato
Address: Genoa, Italy

#148 among attractions in Genoa

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Forte Begato is a fortified structure included in the "New Walls" defending the city of Genoa, built on a vast plateau along the branch of the defensive wall that descended from Forte Sperone along the ridge of the Polcevera Valley.

It takes its name from the village of Begato below, a hamlet of the Genoese district of Rivarolo, on the outer side of the walls.

Coordinates: 44°26'18"N, 8°55'14"E

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Forte Begato – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Forte Sperone, Forte Castellaccio, Forte Crocetta, Forte Tenaglia.

0.5 miE
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0.9 miSE
44°25'44"N • 8°56'1"E
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Forts and castles
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1.4 miSW
Forts and castles
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1.6 miNW
44°27'17"N • 8°53'50"E
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